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SONGS OF ALPHA DELTA PHL 



I. 

XAIPE, ''AA4>A AEATA $1 ! 

Air — " Lauriger Horatius." 

Xalpe, "A?i(pa ^eXra ^l! 
'Eif alCdva ^dXXcjv, 
"Av^dvoLo dvvdfjiet, 
KttT?' anavra vlkcjv. 

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"Aorpov Kol fiapfialpov • 
MeXipOfiev exxppoovvq^ 
'Tfuv ddfia (patSpov, 

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20v Trdaacg Movado)v, 
^aieraL ev avva(})r}, 
*Kfidg TTpdcjg rpecpoiv. 

I,eXrjv7j TCiC'Ofi^vrj, k.t.X. 

l!^abg KaXov k'Aya^ov! 
'Ei^ al(x)va Gr7]ao)v, 
'EpaWjUev gov Ipov, 
^Fipduyiiev kvSg)v. 

I,eX7Jvr) rifCTO^sfxrj, k. r. X. 

Geo. S. Bishop, Amherst. 



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II. 

OAEMEN SALUTATIONIS. 

Air — " Gaudeamus Igitur," 

Veniatis, Socii, ) ^. 
Fugiat tempestas, j 
la sermone lepido, 
In canore consono, 
Nunc agamus horas. ^is. 

Via nostra cliilcis est, ) ». 
Flosculis ornata; [ 
Stella lucidissima, 
Luna candidissima, 
Nobis indicata. JBis. 

Regat Amicitia ! } j^- 
Curas expellanius, j 
In amicis hilaris, 
In opimis epulis, 
Dulciter vivamus ! J3is. 

Sunt ubique socii, ) 7^. 
Coronati palma ; j 
In Senatu consulent, 
lUos musce sustinent, 
Fovet Mater Alma. J3is, 

"Alpha Delta" gloria ) „. 
Maxima splendescat; j 
Ad aeturnum floreat 
Laureasque habeat ; 
Indies clarescat. JSis. 



C. R. Palmer, Yale, 1855. 



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III. 

VIVE, ALPHA DELTA PHI! 

Air — " Lauriger Jloratius." 

Salve, Alpha Delta Phi, 
Claritas aeterna, 
Stellae est effluenti 
Gloria superna. 

Chorus — Vive, Alpha Delta Phi, 
Vive, Alma Mater, 
Vive, stellaque coeli, 
Verus cordem frater. 

In altaribus ignis . 

Vestales resplendent, 
Et doctrinae animi 
Tripodas defendent. 

Chorus — Vive, Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

Manus multae circum se 
Frequenter contrahent, 
Corona subnectere 
Utinam gauderent. 

Chorus — Vive, Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

Vive, Alpha Delta Phi, 
Cor unum amore, 
Perdiu signa coeli, 
Regant in splendoro. 

Chorus — Vive, Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 
D. N. Vanderveek, Union, '63. 



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IV. 

MAOTE ALPHA DELTA PEL 



Air — '* Lauriger HoratiusJ'^ 

Macte Alpha Delta Phi, 

Gloriosis rebus, 
Neque cedas tempori 
. Affluens diebus. 

Chorus — Vincula quam dulcia 
Junctionis nostrae ! 
Jungant nos in saecula, 
Tuse sorti sanctae. 

Fulgeant argentea 

Corjiua crescentis 
LuDae inter nubila, 

Nimbis violentis. 

Chorus — Yincula, etc. 

Stella fida splendeat, 

Gloria ccelorum, 
Surgens alte prasbeat 

Multum gaudiorum. 

Chorus — Vincula, etc. 

Igitur consortio, 

Vere quod araanius, 
Comites magnifico 

Omnes gaudeamus. 

Chorus — Vincula, etc. 

J. H. Remington, Brunonian, 1862. 



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V. 

" qum PEO NOBIS." 

Nostra die opera 
Quae pro nobis levat ? 
Nocturna convivia, 
Domina coronat ? 
Vincit ilia nostra corda, 
Nostros manus una ; 
Clara luce vivimus 
Sub Falcata Luna. 

Nostra Diva, pulchrior 
Virgin e Diana ; 
Corona est clarior, 
Plura sua fana. 
Clarior effulget Stella 
Mane Lucifero ; 
Tristem Noctem luminat, 
Bellior Hespero. 

Mundus ccbIus periant, 
Vivat Alpha Delta ! 
Vulgus omnes mocreant, 
Ridat Alpha Delta! 
Sempiterna est et verna, 
Vera sapientia, 
Immortalis est amor, 
Est Benevolentia ! 



Fbank Sewall, Bowdoin. 



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VI. 

HAIL TO THE STAE. 

Air—*' Hail to the Chief." 

Hail to the Star that is gleaming so brightly, 
Borne on our breasts as our ensign of pride, 
Fairer to us than the thousands, that nightly 
Through the high heavens in majesty ride. 
May it be ever bright, 
May its effulgent light 
Ever gleam on us and gladden our way. 
Star of our hope and love. 
Long ma}' St thou shine above! 
Hail to thee, fair one, bright star of our day ! 

Hail to the Crescent whose silvery glory 

Nightly grows broad on the zenith of fame ; 
Long be it honored in song and in story, 
Aye be its followers proud of their name ! 
Manly the breasts that bear 
Our Crescent beaming fair ; 
Warm are the hearts that are throbbing beneath. 
Ever our joyful song 
Ringeth forth clear and strong. 
Hail to thee, Crescent ! shine on us till death ! 

Crescent and Star ! ye are emblems of brothers. 

Whose lives like the star, are resplendent and bright ; 
Of a fraternity which among others. 

Shines like the moon 'mid the jewels of night, 
Loved Alpha Delta Phi ! 
Long may thy holy tie. 
Scholars and men in close sympathy bind. 
Bound in alliance strong. 
Ever we'll raise the song, 
Hail to thee ! union of heart and of mind ! 

H. L. BoLTWOOD, Amherst, 1853. 



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VIL 

ALPHA DELTA, FOEEVEE. 

Am — ** Alabama Forever.^^ 

Let us swell the glad song, till its echoes around us 
Fill the heart with its notes and with gladness surround 

us ; 
Till these walls 'mid which pleasure so long has 

abounded, 
Shall ring with the shout and the chorus resounded. 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! Alpha Delta, forever ! 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! Alpha Delta, forever ! 

Our song is of triumph, victorious forever, 
With no rival to fear, defeat we know never ; 
Our aim always upward, our progress advancing, 
Successes most perfect our glories enhancing. 
Hurrah ! hurrah ! etc. 

As the past has been golden, immortal in story. 
So the path of the future beams brilliant with glory ; 
New honors are waiting, new beauties are o'er us. 
And the noon of our brightness yet opens before us. 
Hurrah ! hurrah ! etc. 

Thus, bold and unconquered, shall triumphs elate us, 
And the bright course of glory undimmed shall await 

us ; 
And brave Alpha Delta, bewitching as ever, 
Shall reign 'mid her kindred a princess forever. 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! etc. 

Alpha Delta ! Alpha Delta ! heaven's blessing attend 

her. 
While we live,^ we will cherish, protect, and defend her ; 
Our hearts swe'l with gladness whenever we name her. 
And Queen of our thoughts we will ever proclaim her. 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! etc. 

W. W. Ceapo, Yale, 1852. 



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VIII. 
EOLL TE ON THE LOUD HUZZA. 

AiE — *' Scots wha hae.^^ 

Roll ye on the loud huzza, 
See arise yon orient Star 
Born to spread the name afar 

Of Alpha Delta Phi ! 
Lo its radiant glories stand 
Brightest of our native land, 
Guiding on the mystic band 

Of the Alpha Delta Phi! 

Suns may set to rise no more. 

Night may stretch from shore to shore, 

Ours is light, an endless store. 

In Alpha Delta Phi ! 
Hail ! all hail ! thou glorious dawn ! 
Welcome thrice auspicious morn ; 
Ignorance dies, and truth is born 

In Alpha Delta Phi ! 

Hear ye not the loud acclaim 
Echoing forth from isle and main, 
" Wisdom, love, and friendship reign 

In Alpha Delta Phi ?" 
Raise the paean, shout the song; 
Ring your anthem loud and long; 
Bound in heart, we're brethren strong 

In Alpha Delta Phi ! 

Alex. P. Ketchum, Manhattan, 1858. 



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IX. 

BEEEATH OUR HALLOWED ORESCENT GLOW. 

Am — " Those Evening Bells.'^ 

Beneath our hallowed crescent glow 

Warm hearts that drink life new and high, 

From von fixed star, whose beams overflow 
The shrine of Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus— Of DeltSL Phi, of Delta Phi! 

We love the shrine of Delta Phi ! 

Here Science borrows Fancy's wing, 
And Romance looks through Reason's eye ; 

Here Genius learns to toil and sing 
The songs of cheerful industry. 

Chorus— Of Delta Phi, of Delta Phi, 

We love the songs of Delta Phi ! 

Here friendship, wit and genial mirth 
Banish with sunshine hours of gloom; 

And when life meets its last of earth, 
Fond Memory decorates the tomb. 

Chorus— Old Delta Phi, old Delta Phi, 

We love the bonds of Delta Phi ! 

Then stand we, brothers, brave and strong, 

Lift we the star and crescent high, 
Let Eloquence, and Love, and Song 

Give praise to Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus— To Delta Phi, to Delta Phi, 

Give praise to Alpha Delta Phi! 

Hamilton. 



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X. 

THE STAE AND OEESOENT BEIGHT. 

Air — " 0/ for WingB to Soar ^''^ or, " Prima Donna Song.^^ 

The Star and Crescent, bright, 

Forever in our sky, 
Beam with a mild celestial light 

On Alpha Delta Phi. 
The lingering forms of pleasures fled, 

May cause all other hearts to sigh ; 
But pure and noble joys are ours, 

In Alpha Delta Phi. 

There is a chain which draws. 

Our hearts in friendship nigh ; 
It is the secret, golden bond 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 
Here Art and Genius both unite. 

To lift our aims and motives high ; 
A light to cheer the scholar's heart 

Is Alpha Delta Phi. 

The laurel wreath of fame 

Upon her brow shall lie ; 
"While victory shall crown the name 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 
In after years though we may part, 

We'll ne'er forget the sacred tie 
That binds us closely heart to heart — 

'Tis Alpha Delta Phi. 

Geo. S. Bishop, Amherst. 



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XI, 

THE STUDENT'S GLEE. 

AiK— " Pirate's Glee.'' 

Sing on ! sing on ! we love the chorus 

That's joined by hearts so strong and true ; 
The future, boys, is all before us. 

Its paths in glory we'll pursue. 
Above our beating hearts is gleaming 

The star whose pure beam lights our way, 
And still, o'er all our long path streaming, 

We see the Crescent's fadeless ray. 

Sing on ! sing on ! we well may glory 

In Alpha Delta's old renown. 
While countless tongues repeat her story, 

And countless hearts revere her crown. 
She lives ! our hearts are hers forever ! 

She fades not with the fading years ! 
Her children will desert her never, 

Alike her own in smiles and tears. 

Sing on ! sing on ! it still is morning 

In Alpha Delta's summer day, 
All clouds of opposition scorning 

She brightens on her rising way. 
And still while on in life we're moving, 

And day by day we leave this hour, 
May Memory's record e'er be proving 

Old Alpha Delta's fadeless power. 

W. 0. Stoddard, Rochester Chapter, 1858. 



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XII. 

WHEN THE EAENEST HEAET. 

Air — " My lodging is on the cold ground." 

When the earnest heart turneth in sorrow away 

From the friends that allure to deceive, 
And findeth no heart-love its own to repay, 

Alpha Delta its want will relieve. 
For the trustful and strong here may fellowship find, 

Where refinement with manliness blends; 
While around her dear altar our pledges we bind, 

That true hearts shall ne'er fail of true friends. 

Here, too, may the scholar his young ardor bring. 

Whether genius or talent his share. 
And in Science rise proudly on resolute wing. 

Or in Romance weave tapestries rare. 
Whatever their gifts, whatever their skill. 

All they to whom honor is dear, 
Alpha Delta will welcome, with hearty good will, 

To a brotherhood kind and sincere. 

So with love and with songs Alpha Delta we crown, 

Alpha Delta, the genial and pure. 
And the years as they roll shall add strength and re- 
nown. 

While Learning and Friendship endure. 
Then brothers huzza ! for the Crescent and Star, 

May their mild lustre never grow dim. 
Till all noble spirits, both near and afar, 

Shall join in the glorious hymn. 

S. S. Gardner, Bowdoin, 1855. 



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XIII. 

COME ALL YE JOLLY STUDENTS. 

Am — " Benny Havens.'^ 

Come all ye jolly students, and join us in this song, 
And loudly swell the chorus, its joyous notes prolong ; 
If any be who do not sing, they surely ought to try, 
And see who'll give the loudest shout for Alpha Delta 
Phi. 

Chorus, 



If you seek for wit and humor, or need a helping hand. 
You'll find them ready for you in an Alpha Delta band ; 
There's merriment and jollity, there's friendship true 

and high. 
All fair and noble virtues meet in Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus. 



Drink to the shining Crescent and the Star of emerald 

green. 
For long years they've been honored wherever they've 

been seen ; 
For though the prof ani know not what they signify. 
They know that he who wears them is an Alpha Delta 

Phi. 

Chorus, 

R. E. Taylor, Yale, 1854. 



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XIV. 

SYMBOLS. 

AiK— " The rain upon the roof.*^ 

When the evening shadows gather 

Over Kenyon's silent halls 
Bells are hushed and lights are twinkling 

Dreamily along the walls : — • 
Oh how sweet to steal in quiet 

Out beneath the winter sky, 
Wend our way beyond the campus 

To thy temple Delta Phi. 

From the swelling vault above us 

Every star that gems the night 
Whispers : " In the field of action 

Let each son dispense thy light." 
And our crescent's softened radiance 

Has a voice that will not die ; 
" Ever bright be ever modest, 

True to Alpha Delta Phi." 

Treasuring up these sacred lessons 

Taught by nature to the heart, 
In thy service we are chastened 

To perform a nobler part. 
When around the shrine we circle, 

Every manly sparkling eye, 
Tells by pure ambition strengthened. 

By thy symbols Delta Phi. 

Murray Davis, Kenyon. 



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XV. 

WHEEE'EE THE FADELESS EMBLEMS. 

Air—" Dolly Day.'' 

Where'er the fadeless Emblems of Alpha Delta shine 
There gallant hearts and noble minds in friendship 

firm entwine. 
We are a band of brothers, united, tried, and true, 
And happy the invited one who joins our chosen few. 

Chorus — O, glorious Alpha Delta Phi ! 

We'll shout aloud thy praise ; 
Thy sun the brightest in the sky, 
Shall shine through endless days. 

Our banners ne'er shall waver before the strongest foe. 
We'll always triumph over him, and ever mightier 

grow; 
We fear no frowning battlements, though towering 

mountain high. 
For victory's the Destiny of Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus — O, glorious Alpha Delta Phi ! 
We'll shout aloud thy praise ; 
Thy sun the brightest in the sky, 
Shall shine through endless days. 

Brunonian. 



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XVI. 

HAIL TO THEE. 

Air — " Arabxfs Daughter." 

Hail to thee, hail to thee, fiiir Alpha Delta, 

Our hearts' best affections are plighted to thee; 

Never was Troubadour's lady-love fairer, 
Nymph of the forest or maid of the sea. 

Chorus. 

Around thee we'll gather, while enemies threaten, 
Thy sons shall defend thee wdien danger is nigh ; 

And far-distant shores shall re-echo the psean. 
Long live Alma Mater and old Delta Phi ! 

Although the world knows not the tie that unites us, 
And sees but the casket inclosing the gem ; 

All honor the goddess whose tie so unites us, 
And envy the pleasures forbidden to them. 

Chorus. 



We'll cherish thee fondly till life's latest hour, 
And on our hearts' altar thine image enshrine ; 

Sweet memories of thee will by age gather power 
Like the sparkling nectar of Italy's vine. 

Chorus. 

C. R. Palmeb, Yale, 1855. 



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XVII. 

" JUVAT MEMINISSE." 

Air — " A Wet Sheet and a Flowing Sea J' 

Fill ujD the beaker to the brim 

On this our festal night, 
And clink each glass till its liquid rim 

Shall glow with sparkling light : 
*' Nunc gaudeamus" — let each care 

Be banished from this hour : 
Old Time's gray locks once more shall wear 

The green sprig and the flower. 

Chorus. 
For we drink to the star whose beams shall shine 

As in the days gone by, 
And we quafl* the wine from the hearty vine 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

Not Old Falernian can compare, 

Nor juice of San Peray, 
With the blood of our grape so rich and rare, 

And its odorous bouquet ; 
It has the true smack of the heart, 

The flavor of the soul, 
And it fires the veins with a subtler art 

Than the spell of the Lesbian bowl. 

Chorus. 
Then drink to the star whose beams still shine 

As in the days gone by. 
We quafl" the wine from the glorious vine 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

There is no head-ache in this wine, 

No heart-ache in its lees. 
But beams divine through the liquor shine. 

And heaven-born charities ; 

2* 



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The graces of the mind which lend 

To life its charm and zest, 
And golden dreams and memories blend 

In the draught forever blest. 

Chorus, 
Then drink to the star whoffe beams still shine 

As in the days gone by, 
We quaff the wine from the fragrant vine 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

" Cras iterabimus sequor," 

Yet we will not forget 
That friendship which shall know no flaw, 

That star which ne'er shall set ; 
The winds may pipe and clouds may pass 

Across Life's fitful sea, 
We'll crush the grape and clink the glass 

To the hours of memory. 

Chorus. 
Then drink to the star whose beams still shine 

As in the days gone by, 
We quaff the wine from the stout old vine 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

And when at last our hearts grow chill 

And turn to silent dust. 
We shall not die, for brave hearts still 

Shall keep the ancient trust ; 
The vine shall wear its blooms of Spring, 

The star its radiance cast. 
And still to Memory's cup shall cling 

The bees- wing of the past. 

Chorus. 
Then drink to the star whose beams still shine 

As in the days gone by, 
There is no wine like the juice of the vine 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

Henbt Clat Whitaker. 



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XVIII. 

COME, BEOTHEES, AND JOIN US. 

Air — ^^ Alabama Again.'''' 

Come, brothers, and join us to swell the glad chorus, 
Let each fill the air with a glorious strain ; 

With hearts all united and banners victorious, 
We'll shout Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta again. 

Chorus. 
Alpha Delta again. Alpha Delta again ; 
With hearts all united, and banners victorious 
We'll shout Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta again. 

The Star and the Crescent, all glowing with beauty, 
Shine out with a radiance none others attain, 

And silently, earnestly, urge us in duty. 
To shout Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta again. 

Chorus — Alpha Delta again, etc. 

Full many a gem we have laid on her altar — 
Full many a vow we have made at her shrine ; 

And chaplets of beauty we've wreathed to exalt her, 
To crown Alpha Delta, our goddess divine ! 

Chorus — Alpha Delta again, etc. 

If envy assail her with breath of detraction, 
Or evil-eyed malice with venomous darts. 

We'll bravely defend her in life's every action, 
Beloved Alpha Delta, the queen of our hearts. 

Chorus — Alpha Delta again, etc. 

Then brothers anew let us swell the glad chorus. 
Let heart answer heart in the joyous refrain ; 

While Crescent and Star light the pathway before us, 
All hail Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta again. 

Chorus — Alpha Delta again, etc. 

H. J., Hamilton. 



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XIX. 

STAELIGHT OHOEUS. 

Arranged from Rossini. 

Alpha Delta, we adore thee, 

Thou hast won our hearts' best love ; 

And with praises round thee meeting 

Praises long and loud repeating, 
Sing we to the stars above. 

Hark ! the stars responsive answer, 

With a shout to cheer us on ; 
From each golden throat now welling 
Into choral grandeur swelling, 

" Courasre till the crown be won !" 

Alpha Delts ! arise ! be earnest ! 

Strive with all our greatest powers ; 
Soon we yield our place to others, 
Work, then, while we may, O, brothers, 

Soon the victory shall be ours ! 

H. KiNGEBURT, Yale, 1863. 



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XX. 

STAE AND OEESOENT. 

Am— ''Allan Waters.'" 

O, do you see in yon blue arch, 

The bright and glorious star of even 

Lead out the hosts that nightly march 
Across the boundless plain of heaven ? 

Behold a symbol of our aim, 

Set high above the aim of others, — 

The fairest name, the purest fame, 

That wreaths a human brow, my brothers. 

And see you too yon crescent light, 

As modest as a wooed maiden, 
That comes up each successive night 

With richer freight of glory laden ? 

O, that's a symbol of the way 

Our lives must differ from all others, — 

The present may do for to-day, 

The morn must find us more, my brothers. 

The star rides up its shining arc. 

And brighter burns until descended ; 

The moon, at first a silver mark, 
Comes out at last a planet splendid. 

O, these are pointers to the path 

Which leads to higher heights than others, 
In all the strife of human life, 

A silent, constant, growth, my brothers. 

Peninsular. 



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XXI. 

BEIGHT SHINING O'EE US. 

Air — *' John Br own .^^ 

Bright shining o'er us are the crescent and the star, 
Our pathway before us they illumine from afar ; 
Join, th^n, the chosen brethren, wheresoe'er you are, 
' For Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus. 
Glory, glory to our union, 
Glory, glory to our union. 
Of hearts and hands the sweet communion 
In Alpha Delta Phi. 

Glad is the meeting, and each brother's heart to night 
Quickly is beating 'neath the star and crescent bright ; 
The solemn vows repeating that shall bind us to the 
right, 

In Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus. 
Glory, glory to the union, 
Glory, glory to the union, 
Of hearts and hands the sweet communion 
In Alpha Delta Phi. 

May the star shine forever and the crescent never wane. 
Our ties never sever, but in constancy remain, 
And we'll shout altoi^ether as we raise the glad refrain 
Of Alpha Delta Phk 

Chorus. 
Glory, glory to the union, 
Glory, glory to the union. 
Of hearts and hands the sweet communion 
In Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chas. E. Sprague, Union. 



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XXII. 

COME, COME, TRUE ALPHA DELTA. 

Am — " Am I not fondly thine own.*' 

Come, come true Alpha Deltas, 

Join, join in a festival song, 
Hearts, hearts unite in the chorus 
That ringeth out hearty and strong. 
Chorus — Shout, shout, shout, shout, 

Shout for our loved Alpha Delta, 
Shout, shout, shout, shout. 
Shout for our dear Delta Phi. 

Some, some whose voices have echoed, 

Here, here in days that are gone. 
Now, now rest from their labors — 
Brothers, their duties are done. 
Chorus — Gone, gone, gone, gone. 

Gone from our loved Alpha Delta, 
Gone, gone, gone, gone. 

Gone from our dear Delta Phi. 

Hearts, hearts loving and loyal, 

Meet, meet round her to-night, 
Thoughts, thoughts of those who have left us, 
But render our pleasures more bright. 
Chorus — Here, here, here, here. 

Here round our loved Alpha Delta, 
Here, here, here, here. 

Here round our dear Delta Phi. 

And when, silent, unthrobbing. 

Our hearts rest 'neath the sod, 
Feet, feet as loving and loyal 

Shall tread in the paths we have trod. 
Chorus — Shout, shout, shout, shout, 

Shout for our loved Alpha Delta, 
Shout, shout, shout, shout, 
Shout for our dear Delta Phi. 



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XXIII. 

MARTIAL CHOEUS. 

(Donizetti.) 

I. 

Fair is our golden crescent and bright, 
Fair is our star that glitters on high ; 

Witching and soft falls answering light, 

Fair eyes grow sparkling for old Delta Phi. 

II. 

Around her strong hearts beat fearless and free 
Subjects of hers her rivals shall prove, 

Glorious and bright her pathway shall be, 
Proud Alpha Delta, the home of our love. 

III. 

Long in her smile shall eloquence glow. 
Burning vrith flame undying ; and long 

Through her old halls right gayly shall flow 
Music, and mirth, and festival song. 

IV. 

For true hearts beat ever proudly for thee ; 

Queen of the sky thy crescent shall prove ; 
Glory and light around thee shall be. 

Fair Alpha Delta, the home of our love. 

J. B. Mitchell, Yale, 1863. 



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XXIV. 

FAITHFUL AND TEUE. 

Air — ** Sparkling and Bright.^* 

Faithful and true to our chosen few, 

At the merry hour of meeting, 
We gather all in our beauteous hall, 

To exchange a brother's greeting.J 

Chorus, 

And ere adieu, our vows renew, 
To friends as fixed to meet us. 

As the stars that glow in the heaven^s bow, 
And at evening kindly greet us. 

And who can rue, what here we do 

In holy love, and plighted 
In friendship sure, with purpose pure. 

By Star and Crescent lighted. 

Chorus — Then ere adieu, etc. 

Our ties are new, but life is due 

To aught that can divide thera ; 
And memory's power shall guard the hour, 

When earth's embrace shall hide them, 
CAorws— Then ere adieu, etc. 

BOVTDOIK, 



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XXV. 

COME, BEOTHEES, LET US BANISH. 

Air— ''Nelly Gray.'" 

Come, Brothers/ let us banish every gloomy thought 
to-nio-ht — 
Let us now bid adieu to every sigh ; 
Let each voice join the chorus, and let every heart be 
light 
While we sing of old Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus. 

O Alpha Delta Phi ! brave old Alpha Delta Phi ! 

We'll sing of thy glories ever more ; 
While the Star and the Crescent shed their glories 
through the sky 

And the waves of old ocean beat the shore. 

With joy we have gathered here, a true and faithful 
band, 
Round the shrine of our Alpha Delta Phi ; 
And our hearts are knit closer as we clasp each friendly 
hand. 
And pledge truth and friendship till we die. 

Cho7'us. 

When the weary week is ended, and its labors all are 
o'er — 
When its cares and its troubles arc laid by — 
How we'll love then to gather in our cheerful hall once 
more, 
And sing of old Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus. 

B. M. CuTCHEON, Penmsular. 



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XXVI. 

HUEEA FOE ALPHA DELTA. 

Air — '^Hurrah for old New England" 

Let strains of joyous music fill 
Our souls with pleasure high ; 
As, hand in hand, our faith we pledge 
To grand old Delta Phi. 

Aye, firm in purpose, true in soul. 
At genial friendship's call ; 
Together^ 'neath the crescent's light. 
We'll either stand or fall. 

Chorus. Hurrah for Alpha Delta, } , . 

And her noble band of sons. \ 

The hour brings joy and rousing cheer 
To souls with toil oppressed ; 
Like coolness, wafted on the breeze 
From summer ocean's breast. 

Then bury every hostile thought. 
The altar fire draw nigh, 
And warm anew each soul with love 
Of dear old Delta Phi! 
Chorus, 

C. 0. T. 



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XXVII. 

COME, BEOTHEES, JOIN THE OHOEUS. 

Air — ** Benny Havens," 

Come, Brothers, join the chorus, loud let your voices 
sound, 

To praise this glorious circle where love and joy- 
abound ; 

We'll raise the shout of gladness, we'll fill our goblets 
high, 

And the toast shall be, " The friends we love, and 
Alpha Delta Phi !" 

And Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

Now the busy day is ended, we have banished every 

care, 
The college halls are vacant, and each grave professor's 

chair ; 
Latin, Greek, and Mathematics we have willingly laid 

And merrily we'll rally round our Alpha Delta Phi — 

Our Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

There are homes whose j^leasant memories we cherish 

day by day, 
There are loved ones pure and beautiful, and kindred 

far away ; 
But here's the students hearthstone whose fires shall 

never die, 
For we'll keep them brightly burning in Alpha Delta 

Phi— 

In Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 



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XXVIII. 

THE SUN HAS GONE DOWN. 

Air — " Juvallcra.^^ 

The sun has gone down and the daylight is past, 
The dark shades of evening are gathering fast. 
Come brothers, the hour and the day us invite, 
To the pleasures of old Aljoha Delta to-night. 
Chorus — Juvallera, Juvallera, 

Ju — valle — valle — valle — ra. J^is. 

When, weary and worn with the cares of the week, 
An hour's release from our toils we would seek, 
With the joy of the sailor whose haven is nigh. 
To old Alpha Delta we merrily hie. 
Chorus — Juvallera, etc. 

Oh ! where are the scornful who tell us of life, 
" 'Tis a sea that is rayless, with sorrowing rife ;" 
For the Star and the Crescent rise bright o'er the wave. 
In darkness to guide, and in peril to save. 
Chorus — Juvallera, etc. 

Our life's full of joy that's as lasting and pure 
As the snows that on Himmalya's summits endure, 
For from old Alpha Delta there ceaselessly flow 
All the pleasures that man can inherit below. 
Chorus — Juvallera, etc. 

When years have flown by, and in manhood's full 

might, 
We are called, one and all, our life's battle to fight, 
When sorrows oppress, and when laurels we earn, 
To old Alpha Delta fond memory shall turn. 
Chorus — Juvallera, etc. 

Yale, 1855. 

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XXIX. 

COME TO THE SPOT. 

km— ''The Old Gum Tree:' 

Come to the spot so dear, 

Where the tried and the true are found ; 
Come join in the festive cheer, 
And loud your voices sound. 
Solo — Briojht beam the lights around us, 
The walls in beauty smile ; 
Gay mirth and joy surround us, 
And chain our souls the while. 
Chorus — Then come to the spot so dear, etc. 

The place we love it well, 

Its charms to us are sweet ; 
For mirth and pleasure dwell 
Within this safe retreat. 
Solo — Without the wind may whistle, 
The tempest mutter loud ; 
For these we care but little, 
When with this jolly crowd. 
Chorus — Then come to the spot so dear, etc. 

Bright beams the sparkling eye, 

Our hearts with gladness bound, 
And the moments quickly fly. 
As the jovial song goes round. 
Solo — Here in life's rosy morning. 

Ere time's dull cares are felt, 
Our hearts all sorrow scorning. 
Shall feast in Alpha Delt. 
Chorus — Then come to the spot so dear. 

W. W. Crapo, Yale, 1852. 



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XXX. 

LOVED ALPHA DELTA PHI. 

Am — " Vive V America." 

Fair Alpha Delta, honored afar, 
Bright o'er thy crescent gloweth thy star; 
Pure and unfading, gemming the night. 
Cheering each heart with their radiant light. 
For them we'll live, beneath them we'll die, 
Proudly their praises we'll ring to the sky. 
Throughout the world our watchword shall be, 
Loved Alpha Delta Phi, blessings on thee ! 

Where'er thy sons shall rest or shall roam. 
Still shall the crescent remind them of home ; 
Still shall the star with undying r^y, 
Gather sweet memories over their way. 
For thee we'll live, beside thee we'll die, 
Proudly we'll shout thy dear name to the sky, 
Throughout the world our watchword shall be, 
Loved Alpha Delta Phi, blessings on thee! 

Brave Alpha Delta, glorious and free, 
All the world o'er we're loyal to thee ; 
Queen of our hearts whom none can dethrone. 
Ever the sway of thy beauty we own. 
Braving for thee all danger and scorn. 
Onward forever thy name shall be borne. 
Throughout the world our watchword shall be. 
Loved Alpha Delta Phi, blessings on thee. 

Hamilton. 



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XXXI. 

WITH HEAETS AND HANDS UNITED. 

Air — " Dixie^s LandV 

Away from the eye and ear of others, 
Here we are, a band of brothers, 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah, hip hurrah, Delta Phi. 
Of the mystic ties that ever bind us. 
Star and crescent well remind us. 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah, hip hurrah. Delta Phi. 
Chorus — With hearts and hands united, away, away. 
We'll raise the song our notes prolong 

To shout for Alpha Delta; 
Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah, for Alpha Delta, 
Hurrah, hurrah, hurrah, for Alpha Delta. 

When care and trouble worry and grieve us, 
Nolens volens, here they leave us. 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah, hip hurrah. Delta Phi; 
So brothers, all, let us here together. 
Wish her youth and luck forever, 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah, hip hurrah. Delta Phi. 
Chorus — With hearts and hands united, etc. 

Thirty-two was the year that she was born in, 
Ushering in a glorious morning, 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah. Delta Phi; 
And, as her sons, we'll shout the chorus, 
Till the heavens echo o'er us. 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah, hip hurrah, Delta Phi. 
Chorus — With hearts and hands united, etc. 

All hail to the star and glowing crescent, 
Alpha Delta, Heaven bless it ; 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah, hip hurrah, Delta Phi. 
May Friendship, Fame and Fortune attend her, 
Every arm and heart defend her. 

Then hurrah, hip hurrah, hip hurrah. Delta Phi. 



Chorus — With hearts and hands united, etc. 



Hamilton. 



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XXXII. 

A aAY, GALLANT SHIP. 

AiE — " One Friday morning ive set sat7." 

A gay, gallant ship, with a well-tried crew, 

Is the Alpha Delta Phi, 
With form so fair and timbers true, 

And a flag that floats on high, on high, 

And a flag that floats on high. 

Chorus, 
Then call all hands, and spread all sail, 

The roaring gale defy. 
The moon and star will ne'er grow pale 

O'er the flag of the Alpha Delta Phi, Delta Phi, 
O'er the flag of the Alpha Delta Phi. 

We fear not the gale, we fear not the foe. 

The storm-king's might we'll try. 
With flashing gmis we'll scare from the seas 

The foes of the Alpha Delta Phi, Delta Phi, 

The foes of the Alpha Delta Phi. 

Chorus. 

Then call all hands, and spread all sail. 
The roaring gale def}'-. 

The moon and star will ne'er grow pale 

O'er the flag of the Alpha Delta Phi, Delta Phi, 
O'er the flag of the Alpha Delta Phi. 

A. B. JuDSON, Brunonian. 



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XXXIII. 

THE STAR OF ALPHA DELTA. 

Air — ^^ Benny Havens." 

The Star of Alpha Delta, the brightest star of night, 
And ever-waxing Crescent with pure, unfading light, 
Now shine in beauty o'er us ms we raise our voices high, 
To sing the welcome chorus of our Alpha Delta Phi. 
Our Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

With cordial hands extended, we welcome to our home 
These true and lovincc brothers who through the vale 

have come, 
And sing the joys that thrill us all within the social tie 
Where mind and heart the pillars are of Alpha Delta 

Phi. 

Of Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

In friendship true and holy our hearts united are ; 
And Alpha Delta's glory, the Crescent and the Star, 
Shall urge us on to duty while they help us each to vie 
To add new strength and beauty to our Alpha Delta Phi. 
To our Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 



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35 



XXXIV. 



OUE BADGE. 



Air — " Auld Lang Sync.^\ 

'Tis well to sing a song tonight, 

And ask the question why 
The badge is thus, those brethren wear 

Called Alpha Delta Phi. 

So pure their work, their high designs, 

The lights of yonder sky 
Have deigned to give symbolic signs 

To Alpha Delta Phi. 

The waxi7ig moon^ the flaming star^ 

While passing others by, 
Held back their swift ethereal car 

For Alpha Delta Phi. 

And thus, the brightness of their raya 

Descending from on high, 
Impressed the image of their gaze 

On Alpha Delta Phi. 



And hence the truth these signs impart. 

The worth they signify, 
Beam from the baclqe^ and warm the heart 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

N. W. Wilder. 



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XXXV. 

OUE ALPHA DELTA PHI. 

Air — ^^ Annie Lisle.^^ 

Would you know the lights that fairest 

Deck the azure sky ? 
They're the Star and silvery Crescent 

Of our Delta Phi. 
Window lights in heaven's bright mansions 

Gleaming through the night, 
Their soft rays o'er Alpha Delta 

Shed a golden light. 
Chorus — Beam o'er us, Star and Crescent, 
Guide us till we die, 
Each a brother loving truly 
Alpha Delta Phi. 

Would you kneel around an altar 

Whence ascends on high 
Friendship's incense? — it is burning 

In our Delta Phi. 
Ever bright the fires are glowing, 

And the sweet perfume 
Of that holy friendship lingers 

Round each brother's tomb. 
Chorus — Beam o'er us, etc. 

Would you join a band of brothers, 

Where each beaming eye 
Tells of pleasures never ceasing, 

Join our Delta Phi. 
Hand to hand we stand united, 

And from heart to heart 
Runs a bond of plighted friendship 

Time can never part. 

Chorus — Beam o'er us, etc. 

H. L. Chapman, Bowdoio. 



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XXXYI. 

AS THE WELCOME mmT EEOALLS DELIGHT. 

Air — ^^ Sparkling and Bright.'' 

As the welcome night recalls delight, 
And the joyful hour of meeting, 

With hearty cheer do we gather here 
To exchange a merry greeting. 

Chorus. 

Then sing to-night, let hearts be light, 

The world is bright before us ; 
And our souls are brave, for then shall wave 

The Star and Crescent o'er us. 

Oh ! if we e'er might tarry here, 
What joy in life should meet us. 

Where hands should clasp in friendly grasp. 
And kindly welcomes greet us. 

Chorus — Then sing to-night, etc. 

Let's banish strife, the broils of life, 

Leave jealousies to others. 
Joined heart and hand together stand 

A band of faithful brothers. 

Chorus — Then sing to-night, etc. 

H. M. U., Peninsular. 



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XXXVII. 

THE STAR OF ALPHA DELTA. 

Air — " Open the Cupboard.'" 

There is a star in our sky, brothers, 
Towards which we turn our eye, brothers. 
And govern our actions by, brothers, 
'Tis the star of Alpha Delta. 

That star is forever near, brothers. 
Though around us all is drear, brothers, 
It gives us nothing to fear, brothers. 
The star of Alpha Delta. 

Success to her let us sing, brothers. 
And loud let the chorus ring, brothers, 
To her we will ever cling, brothers, 
Our star of Alpha Delta. 

Tlien the star and crescent briglit, brothers. 
We will always keep in sight, brothers, 
They will guide us in the right, brothers. 
Long live our Alpha Delta. 

A. 0. Tkeat, Williams, '63. 



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XXXYIII. 



ALPHA DELTAS, EAISE THE SOKa. 



Air — ' ^Landlord, Jill the flowing howV^ 

Alpha Deltas, raise the song — 

Banish care and sorrow ; 
Long and loud the strain prolong, 

Until the dawning morrow ! 

Choru,s — Alpha Delta Phi, my boys, 

The theme of song and story — 
While the Star and Crescent shine, 
We'll ever sing her glory. 

Once again we here renew 

The bonds that none may sever ; 
Tried and true — a chosen few — 

Alpha Delts forever ! 

Chorus — Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

Bright afar now shines the Star, 

And rides the Crescent o'er us ; 
Roll along the loud huzza. 

And raise the swelling chorus ! 
Chorus — Alpha Delta Phi, etc. 

M. Maeble, Rochester, 1855. 



40 SOIs^GS OP ALPHA DELTA PHI. 



XXXIX. 

OUE ALPHA DELTA HOME. 

Air — •' Sweet Home.^' 

O'er the wide face of earth, though the Alpha Delta 

roam, 
'No place can he find like his Alpha Delta Home, 
A charm from the past seems to hallow us^there, 
A heart and a hope that ne'er nerve us elsewhere. 

Chorus. 

Home ! home ! dear college home ! 

There is no place on earth like our Alph-a Delta home. 

And, week after week, as we joyously meet. 
And each true Alpha Delta our coming shall greet, 
We will spend the best hours of each long College year 
"With the warm hearts and brave hearts that welcome 
us here. 

Chorus. 
Home ! home ! dear college home ! 
There is no place on earth like our Alpha Delta home. 

The homes of our youth bring their memories there — 
Its love-hallowed hearth their affection shall share ; 
The tempter shall call us to leave it, in vain ! 
O ! give me the hands of my brethren again. 

Chorus. 

Home! home! dear college home! 

There is no place on earth like our Alpha Delta home. 

W. 0. Stoddard. 



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XL. 

SHOUT FOE ALPHA DELTA. 

Air — " The Daughter of the Cure.^^ 

Come, brothers all, and join our song, 

And shout for Alpha Delta ; 
The name shall echo loud and long, 

Hurrah for Alpha Delta ! 
Her sons, though few, are tried and true, 

Our bond is like a brother's ; 
Our love from her will never turn. 

Her ties are like no others. 

Chorus. 
Come, brothers all, and join our song. 

And shout for Alpha Delta ; 
The name shall echo loud and long. 

Hurrah for Alpha Delta ! 

The Star so bright, the Crescent white, 

The signs of Alpha Delta, 
We'll never, never, lose from sight ; 

We'll think of Alpha Delta. 
So, brothers, let your shout be loud. 

And join ye now the chorus, 
Of her we surely may be proud, 

All others fade before us. 
Chorus, 

And when we all have left these shades. 

Have left our Alma Mater, 
There's one remembrance never fades. 

Of thee ! fair Alpha Delta. 
Throughout our lives we'll think of thee, 

We'll glory in thy glory. 
And tell to ages yet to be, 

Thine honor and thy story. 
Chorus, 

Dedicated to Manhattan, by N. L. 



42 SONGS OF ALPHA DELTA PHI. 



XLI. - 

FAIE ALPHA DELTA. 

Air — "Ever be Happy^ 

Fair Alpha Delta, in glory enshrined, 

Hail to thy emerald Star ! 
Long may its beams, with our Crescent combined, 

Illumine our path from afar. 

Chorus. 

Ne'er let dishonor thy fair fame destroy, 
Nor malice, nor envy, our pleasure alloy ; 
Fair Alpha Delta, our hearts' pride and joy, 

Hail to thy glorious Star ! 

Hail, hail to thy glorious Star ! His. 

Amid college duties, the world's busy strife, 
Our allegiance we'll still own to thee ; 

And if e'er we prove false to our trust during life, 
Despised by thy sons may we be. 

Chorus. 

Fair Alpha Delta, let those scoff who know 

Nought of thy virtues or worth ; 
And may thy loved symbols bright glory bestow 

On the noblest and best of this earth. 

Chorus. 

W. H. L., Manhattan. '65. 



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XLH. 

§n $tm ks ^hmUmkB. 

©e^t nac^ bent fernen W>tn'olan'o, 
2Bo ijiele ©terne fc^einett, 
SSorgiiglic^ unter il^xtm. diauQ 
(Sr'bltcit man boc^ ben einen, 

T)tn ttennt man Slt^a 2)elta, 

@r:§aBne mpf^a T)tUa 

^a ^a ^a f^a '^a (bis) 

Die ^ir^ci S)elta ^^i. 

SBie ^o(^Begtti(ft biejentgen 
3nt (Streit unb SBeltgetummel, 
©eiront i)on t^rem Karen (S(^ein 
^era^ t)om :^eitren ^tmmel, 

3)ie ©6:§ne 3Il|):^a 2)elta^,— u, f» w» 

SGir leBen in ber fePgen ^ulb 
S)e^ ^alBmonb^ filBernen (Straiten, 
S5ereinigt je tt)enn anc^ getrennt, 
Sin ^era, ba^ ^er^ »on alien 

S)ie (5o:§ne ^I^a 2)elta^, — k. 

:2ag hmmtn S3ibertt>artig!eit, 
geinbfelig!eit unb 50?iiy 
T)o6^ S3ruber finb n?ir atte3eit 
^t\t fc^auenb in bie ^o§^ 

S3o tvo^net ^n^a !Derta,— k, 

3^r* nt^ftifc^e 3e:^eime ^raft 
S)ie un^ ijerBinbet ^ier, 
©ei (Stcirle nn^ unb SeBen^geifl 
3u fiegen fitr unb fiir» 

Dann jauc^^et ^ll^a 2)elta ! 

^eiH^eiriDir! mrtaSDelta! 

|)a ^a ^a ^a T^a (bis) 

^eil %lp1)a T)tita m^ I 

3* §» SSroofittg* 



44 SONGS OF ALPHA DELTA PHI. 



XLIII. 

COME, BEOTHEKS, DEIVE DULL OAEE AWAY. 

Am — "Few Days." 

Come, brothers, send dull care away, 

Hurrah! hurrah! 
And merrily sing till dawn of day, 
In old Delta Phi. 

Chorus — Shout for Alpha Delta, 
Hurrah ! hurrah ! 
Shout for Alpha Delta, 

Hip, hip, hurrah ! 
Out let the chorus ring, 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! 
Join all the praise to sing. 
Of old Delta Phi. 

How many pleasant memories — 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! 
In after years will frequent rise, 

Of old Delta Phi! 

How, when there comes a night — 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! 
We'll call to mind our old delight, 

In old Delta Phi ! 

And oft we'll tell our pretty wives, 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! 
How we enjoyed our college lives 

And old Delta Phi ! 

Then, brothers, sing right merrily, 

Hurrah ! hurrah ! 
O ! what a jolly crowd are we, 

In old Delta Phi ! 

Yale, 1855. 



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XLIV. 

THE STAE AND OEESOENT. 

Air — " Sheepskin." 

Come, brothers, let us watch the sky, 

At the horizon gaze, 
And see the emerald Star rise high, 

In full resplendent blaze. 
Aji ! there she is — a beacon light, 

To guide us on our way. 
With Alpha Delta rays as bright 

As sunbeams at mid-day. 

Look now upon yon crescent moon, 

So silvery and so fair ; 
Say, think ye that the " Lord of N^oon " 

Hath beauties half as rare ? 
Some spots there are upon her face, 

But know ye what they mean ? 
'Tis Alpha Delta Phi you trace 

Amidst the glorious sheen. 

Oh ! may our Star forever shine ! 

Our Crescent never wane ! 
And may they ever light the shrine 

Of our loved goddess queen ! 
May cords of love and truth unite 

To form our " mystic tie !" 
And may they bind us to the right 

And Alpha Delta Phi ! 

M. J. Blakeley, Manhattan, 1858. 



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XLY. 

THE MYSTIC OEYSTAL. 

AiE — " Benny S^avens.'' 

When Zens his ivory scepter took, 

And bnilt his throne on high, 
From jeweled crown he dropped the "star" 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 
In settings pnre and true and strong, 

We clasped it with our love, 
And kept the mystic crystal 

He sent ns from above. 

Here streams abroad the talisman, 

God's smile is in its glow ; 
Its lustre shedding fresh and pure, 

And bright as sunlit snow. 
We'll tell its wondrous meaning. 

Its praises we will sing, 
And bless the sacred day that brought 

The god's first offering. 

Here, Learning spreads her spangled zone, 

Here Delphic honors meet. 
And round the chancel of our faith 

The Graces stand complete. 
While reigning o'er the sacred dome 

That spans our social sky. 
The Star the brightest shines abroad, 

O'er Alpha Delta Phi. 

On altars of true virtue. 

We'll offer up the gem. 
And place the star we love so well 

In Beauty's diadem ; 
We'll wreath it with devotion. 

Its charms shall never die ; 
The Star, the bright and beautiful, 

Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

D. N. Vanderveee, Union, 1863. 



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XLYI. 

WE'EEA GALLANT BAND OF BEOTHEES. 

Air — " There's a Yellow Rose of Texas^ 

We're a gallant band of brothers, as ever wove the tie 
That binds for aye the youthful heart in Alpha Delta Phi. 
Fair Learning is our Priestess — her altars we'll uphold ; 
For love unites each hero breast around her spangled fold. 

Chorus. 
Oh ! Alpha Delt, with Star so bright, and Crescent flashing high, 
We'll bow beneath thy holy fane and worship till we die. 
We'll tell of all our high-born hopes — we'll sing our songs of glee. 
And pledge to all thy loyal sons a home in Tennessee. 

Here proudly rears, in laurel'd fame, our temple of the sky ; 
Here flames abroad the vestal fire of Alpha Delta Phi, 
And high that star-born music from out her pillar' d aisle, 
For ever breathes our plighted faith which naught shall e'er defile. 

Chorus — Oh! Alpha Delt, with Star so bright, etc. 

Fore'er yon jewel'd altars, where evening shadows lie. 
Shall emblemize the hidden joys of Alpha Delta Phi ; 
Their light shall gild our college years, nor with their joys depart. 
But weave each blessed thought around this Mecca of the heart. 

Chorus — Oh ! Alpha Delt, with Star so bright, etc. 

And e'er yon rosy fingers, amid the twilight sky. 
Shall write the name, in blushing light, of Alpha Delta Phi, 
Then fling aloft her banner wild, we'll wreathe it with our love. 
A sentinel to guard it, all rustling proud above. 

Chorus — Oh! Alpha Delt, with Star so bright, etc. 

And though the nation quivers in waves of faction high, 
We'll man our Union vessel of Alpha Delta Phi. 
We'll rally closer to her mast, and, with heroic lip, 
Exclaim, with gallant Lawrence — " Oh, don't give up the ship!" 

Chorus — Oh! Alpha Delt, with Star so bright, etc. 

Alexander Allison, Cumberland, 1861. 



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XLYII. 

HEEE'S TO ALPHA DELTA. 

Am — " Drink it Down." 

Here's to Alpha Delta, ) 7^ . 

Drink it down ! j 
Here's to Alpha Delta, , 

In triumphant strains exalt her ! 

Drink it down. J^is. 

Drink it down — down — down ! 

Here's to Alma Mater. 



Drink it down ' ^ 



f ' } 

Here's to Alma Mater, 
And to each true-hearted Frater ! 
Drink it down. £is. 
Drink it down — down — down ! 

Here's to the emerald Star, ) j^ . 

Drink it down ! [ ^*^' 

Here's to the emerald Star, 
Shedding radiance near and far ! 

Drink it down. J^is. 

Drink it down — down — down ! 

Here's to the shining Crescent, ) 7^ • 
Drink it down ! \ -^^^' 

Here's to the shining Crescent, 

In our sky it's ever present ! 
Drink it down. JBis. 
Drink it down — down — down ! 

Once more to Alpha Delta, ) t> • 
Drink it down ! f ^^^' 

Once more to Alpha Delta, 

And in louder strains exalt her ! 
Drink it down. I^is. 
Drink it down — down — down ! 

M. Marble, Rochester, 1855. 



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XLYIII. 

VIVE LA OOMPAGNIE. 

Air — " Vive la Compagnie." 

Come all ye good Alpha Delts, tune up your throats, 

Vive la compaguie ; 
And lustily sing to the jolly old notes, 
Vive la compagnie. 
Vive la vive la vive la va, 
Vive la vive la vive la va, 
Vive la va, hop sa sa, 
Vive la compagnie. 

Away with the musty old books of the sages, 

Vive la compagnie ; 
For warm hearts and loving need no printed pages, 

Vive la compagnie. 
Chorus, 

So a health to each other let's drink one and all, 

Vive la compagnie ; 
In friendship together whate'er may befall 

Vive la compagnie. 
Chorus. 

And a health to our symbols, the Crescent and Star, 

Vive la compagnie ; 
And a health to their bearers wherever they are, 

Vive la compagnie. 
Chorus. 

And last to herself, our old Delta Phi. 

Vive la compagnie ; 
With a jovial shout and a goblet filled high, 
Vive la compagnie. 
Chorus. 

F. S., Bowdoin, 1858. 



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XLIX. 

IN GOLDEN MYSTIC OIEOLE. 

Air — ** Robin Adair.^* 

In golden mystic circle, 

Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta ; 

And with its holiest bands, 
Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta; 

Firmly the cords of love 

Unite our hearts and hands, 
Alpha, Alpha Delta Phi. 

With honor's glist'ning myrtle. 
Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta, 

She wreaths each fair young brow, 
Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta ; 

Our Star and shining Crescent 

Wax ever brighter now, 

Alpha, Alpha Delta Phi. 

Some on the battle-field, 

Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta ; 

Some in the senate's hall. 

Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta; 

Where'er Freedom summons. 

There ready come we all, 

Alpha, Alpha Delta Phi. 

Then come ! onward ! upward ! 

Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta ; 
To where our gleaming Star, 

Alpha Delta, Alpha Delta ; 
Burns with waxing Crescent 
Heavenward ! come, you, afar ! 

Alpha, Alpha Delta Phi. 

C. Gardner, Williams, 1864. 



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L. 

ANOTHEE BUSY WEEK HAS PAST. 

Air — " Litoria." 

Another busy week has past, 

Swee de la we dum bum, 
And night has come at last, 

Swee de la wee dum bum ; 
Then brothers lay your studies by, 

Swee de la wee tchu hi ra sa, 
And shout for Alpha Delta Phi, 

Swee de la wee dum bum. 
Litoria, Litoria, swee de la wee tchu hi ra sa. 
Litoria, Litoria, swee de la wee dum bum. 

The evening Star sheds beams of peace, 

Sweet de la wee dum bum, 
The Crescent's silver horns increase ; 

Swee de la wee dum bum. 
And would you know the reason why ? 

Swee de la wee tchu hi ra sa, 
They're signs of Alpha Delta Phi, 

Swee de la wee dum bum. 
Litoria, etc. 

What wealth is there in any land, 

Swee de la wee dum bum, 
What gems upon the ocean sand, 

Swee de la wee dum bum, 
That could with all their beauty buy, 

Swee de la wee tchu hi ra sa. 
Our hearts from Alpha Delta Phi ? 

Swee de la wee dum bum. 
Litoria, etc. 

Henry F. Colby, Brunonian, '62. 



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LI. 

WOEK'S OVEE AND DONE. 

Air — " Carry Me ^Long." 

Work's over and done, 

Then off to our halls, away ; 
Where story and song the hours prolong, 
Till the night gives place to the day. 
Heigh, boys ! raise the strain, 

And let it echo free ; 
The songs we love the praises of 
Our Alpha Delta Phi. 

Greek's well in its place, 

Let it stay there, d'ye see ; 
Tangents and lines we'll leave to the class, 

But the Crescent's the sign for me. 

Chorus. 

Life's a college strife. 

Commencement comes full soon ! 
Let our honors gleam in our Star's bright beam, 

And the rays of our Crescent moon. 
Chorus, 

Hand joined in hand, 

And hearts in friendship true. 
Under the Crescent and Star we'll stand 
To bid our last adieu. 

Heigh, boys ! raise the strain, 

And let us all agree ; 
Each year shall tighter draw the bonds 
Of Alpha Delta Phi. 

Henry A. Post, Manhattan, 1855. 



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LII. 

TELL US NOT OF FAIEEE BOWEES. 

Air — " Cocachelunk." 

Tell us not of fairer bowers, 

Clad in sweets which sense address ; 

Not of paths bedecked with flowers — 
Here's the home of happiness ! 
Cocachelunk, etc. 

Tell us not of skies enchanting, 
Climes which joys perennial bless, 

Groves which fairy sprites are haunting — 
Here's the home of happiness ! 
Cocachelunk, etc. 

Alpha Delta ! thy bestowing 

Gives our life each joy it hath ; 
In thy beauty, ever throwing 

Radiance o'er our shaded path ! 
Cocachelunk, etc. 

Not the mine's uncounted treasure, 

Not the gold beneath the sea, 
Hath a thousandth part the tenure 

That hath bound our hearts to thee. 
Cocachelunk, etc. 

In the life that lies before thee 

May no sorrow e'er befall ; 
Earth's best gifts be showered o'er thee, 
Heaven's blessings crown them all. 
Cocachelunk, etc. 

Yale, 1855. 

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LIIL 

GOOD LUCK TO ALPHA DELTA. 

Air — " The King of the Cannibal Islands." 

Come, brothers, ere we part to-iiight 
We'll do one grateful task aright — 
All hail our Star and Crescent bright ! 
Good luck to Alpha Delta ! 

Chorus. 

Then raise the shout as loud as you can, 
Ring out the chorus every man, 
Forever may she lead the van. 
Good luck to Alpha Delta ! 

For o'er our happy college days 
The moon and star shed kindly rays ; 
And every day we've cause to praise 
And bless our Alpha Delta ! 

Chorus — Then raise the shout, etc. 

And ever through the toils of life, 
Where care and grief are sadly rife, 
There's one release from toil and strife, 
Our dear loved Alpha Delta ! 

Chorus — Then raise the shout, etc. 

And so, before we part to-night 
We'll wish her fortune fair and bright — 
Unfading youth, unfailing might ! 
Good luck to Alpha Delta ! 

Chorus — Then raise the shout, etc. 

R. S., Manliattan. 



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LIV. 

THE ALUMNI'S EETUEN. 

Am — " Home ^gain." 

Once again gathered here 

At our Mother's feet, 
The veil of years is fading now, 

The far-off past we greet. 
From every land, from every clime, 

With memories we have come, 
To take the moss from off thy walls. 

Our Alpha Delta home. 

Leaflets fall, rose-tints fade 

In Winter's saddened reign. 
But snow-wreaths counterfeiting death, 

Will melt in spring again ; 
E'en thus, our love, undimmed by cares, 

Shall never, never die, 
But each returning year shall bring 

Our tribute. Delta Phi. 



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Bound to thee by the ties 

A mother's care has wrought, 
Thy harvest home shall see the fruits 

By filial reapers brought ; 
And if a crown shall grace the brow 

Of Alpha Delta's son. 
We lay our chaplet at the feet 

Of her throusfh whom 'twas won. 



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Gratefully, reverently. 

Round the social board, 
We wait a blessino; now from thee 

Upon our treasured hoard ; 
And when these precious hours are past, 

Our pilgrimage is o'er, 
Each devotee will feel new strength 

To face the world once more. 

Murray Davis, Kenyon. 



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LV. 

PAETINGSOM. 

Air—" Good By." 

Come, brothers, join the' farewell song. 
The parting hour draws nigh ; 

We to the joys we've loved so long, 
Must bid a last Good By, 
Must bid a last Good By. JBis. 
We to the joys, etc. 

The shrine that here we've gathered round. 

We'll reverence till we die ; 
Our souls are knit, our hearts are bound 

To thee, loved Delta Phi. 

To thee, loved Delta Phi. JBis. 
Our souls are knit, etc. 

Within these walls, whene'er we meet, 
The hours go swiftly by ; 

No joys so wing Time's flying feet, 
As thine, loved Delta Phi, 
As thine, loved Delta Phi. JBis. 
"No joys so wing, etc. 

But they for us have passed away, 

Our last glad hour's flown by, 
And w^e must slowly, sadly say 

A last, a fond Good By, 

A last, a fond Good By. ^is. 
And we must slowly, etc. 

Then, brothers, join in the farewell song, 

The parting hour draws nigh. 
We to the joys we've loved so long, 

Must bid a last Good By, 

Good By, Good By, Good By. £is. 
We to the joys we've loved so long, 

ISTow say Good By, Good By. 

C. R. Palmer, Yale, 1855. 



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LVI. 

THEEE'S BEAUTY IN YOK OEESOENT MOON. 

Air — ** Auld Lang Syne," 

There's beauty in yon Crescent moon, 

There's beauty in yon Star ; 
But unseen beauties symboled there, 

Outshine them both by far. 

The mystic tie that binds us here 

Shall bind us till we die ; 
And ever will we rally round 

Our Alpha Delta Phi. 

D. P. Eels, Hamilton. 



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LVII. 

DOXOLOGY. 

Heavenly Father, blessings shower 

On our Alpha Delta Phi, 
Let no cloud of discord lower 

Over Alpha Delta Phi ; 
Ever may thy power defend us. 

Prosper Alpha Delta Phi ; 
Let thy goodness still attend us, 

Bless our Alpha Delta Phi. 

C. W. Wilder, Middletown. 



LVIII. 
DOXOLOGY. 

Am — '* God Save the Queen.^^ 

Heaven bless thee. Delta Phi ! 
Heaven save thee. Delta Phi ! 

Guard thee for aye ; 
Keep thee harmonious, 
Happy and glorious. 
O'er all victorious, 

Prospered alway. 

Yale, 1855. 



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